Russian Cabbage Soup (Schi)An Authentic Cabbage Soup with "Sauerkraut"Here I introduce to you a traditional russian cabbage soup - not really a typical Cabbage Soup Version for the Diet Week. But me - as a cabbage lover - cook it from time to time for my family - especially in winter - and it's delicious! thousand year old historyCabbage soup has been a staple in Russian cuisine for more than thousand years. This soup - also called Schi - was cooked in all social groups and they used almost the same recipes. There exist numerous varieties - seasonal and regional.Cooking TechniqueEveryone used almost the same cooking technique, using a very particular Russian hearth. The soup is cooked not on top but within the hearth. The hearth has a a brick arch on top and a special door closing the arch's interieur. The fire was lighted one time in a day, but the thick brick walls kept the heat for up one day and night. By this the pots inside were warm even a day after the cooking, allowing a cooking that comes close to crockpot coooking. This technique has proved to be a healthy one because it accepts minimal heating time and preserves the nutrients.
Russian Authentic Cabbage Soup RecipeBelow is a classic example of a russian cabbage soup "Schi," called the "Full Schi," which means that it includes the full set of ingredients.For those concerned about carbohydrate intake, this recipe provides less than 16 g carbohydrate in a 1.5 cup serving. Russian cabbage Soup Ingredients: Boil the beef with carrots, celery and half of the onions, in 2 liters of water for 2 hours. After 1 hour, add salt to taste. Drain the beef, then cut it into 1-inch cubes, while reserving the broth. Return from "this" page to Cabbage Soup Return from "russian cabbage soup" page to Successful Cabbage Soup Diet |